College of Southern Nevada Education Department Portfolio
Welcome to my E-Portfolio. My name is Lea Martinez and I will be receiving my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I am a wife and a mother of two daughters. I volunteer at an early head start program to gain valuable experience in my field of work. My goal is to work in a child care facility and work with infants and toddlers. I plan to also go back to school and get my Bachelor's degree in early childhood education. I thought about working in a preschool setting at first, but after taking the infant and toddler practicum course, I know that I want to work with infants and toddlers.
Watching these young children and seeing how they absorb everything like a sponge is fascinating and I hope to make a difference in their lives when I teach them. One goal I have is to continue to educate myself on the whole child, which will give me greater knowledge on their growth and development. CSN has given me a strong foundation in the Early Childhood Education field. As you look through my portfolio, you will find artifacts that I completed through my journey at CSN. It will include observations, lesson plans, technology for education, etc. The coursework I did has helped me and set me on my path in becoming an educator.